Loved this place. Such a beautiful experience. So many cool buildings to look at and the online…read moreinfo is pretty cool. I enjoyed walking around the grounds. They also have a little area out front by the picnic tables that is pet friendly. It also has a nice trail that goes into town. It's about a mile or so, to and from. If you are in the area, make sure you save a couple of hours too visit this awesome spot.

This amazing place is tucked away behind a few trailer parks. It's way bigger than I expected and…read moresuper well preserved. It's worth a detour to visit.

Our mission was to finally visit Four Corners Monument, and it did not disappoint. It was so cool…read moreto join with others who have a shared desire to visit 4 states at once: Arizona, Utah, New Mexico and Colorado. It wasn't extremely busy when we visited, but it was overcast and very windy. We stood in a short line to have our photos taken at the iconic point. Everyone was super friendly and was helping families take photos. They have vendors situated around the outskirts, and they sell some pretty amazing stuff! I was super excited to buy a painting, painted on a rock, some horse hair pottery and a pretty silver ring! Admission is $10/person, no cash accepted, which honestly feels a little steep, but everything is pricey these days. Happy to be able to check this one off our bucket list!

So this is one of those places whose fame is by pure coincidence -- where four states (Utah,…read moreColorado, New Mexico, Utah) meet. Because it's on Navajo Nation land, it's a bit of a tourist trap, but is probably worth a visit once. After lots of driving through reservation land, the roadway into the monument comes off US 160 in New Mexico, just before the Arizona border. It's easy to miss if you're looking for something understated and "national monument"-like, since the big painted sign feels a bit loud and commercial. Entrance to the monument costs $10/person (plastic only). The monument itself is a large sunken concrete plaza, showing the four state borders, and with a USGS medallion in their center. Cue visitors taking lots of pictures of their group "standing in four states at once!" If it sounds a little cheesy, well, it is, but it's still fun (at least until you've been waiting several minutes while a family insists on taking every combination of every kid and parent in different poses while dozens of other folk are waiting for the chance to do the same thing). Surrounding the plaza are some markers about how the borders were surveyed and drawn (trivia item: more accurate survey techniques confirm that the existing borders are really not correct in their latitude and longitude), but have become so traditionally set that court challenges to them have been defeated. Around the edges of the plaza are a lot of permanent booths where local folk sell arts and crafts and souvenirs and other bric-a-brac. Would I go again? Probably not. Do I regret going once? Nah. It was fun.

Super nice Restrooms, plenty of information available and a nice Volunteer ready to answers any…read morequestions you may have. Great walking on grass for your four legged friends. For your little two legged friends there's an awesome splash area for them to run around in and it's walled off from the park next door. A must stop for kiddos while travelling.

Super nice Restrooms, plenty of information available and a nice Volunteer ready to answers any…read morequestions you may have. Great walking on grass for your four legged friends. For your little two legged friends there's an awesome splash area for them to run around in and it's walled off from the park next door. A must stop for kiddos while travelling.

This is the visitor center you pass right as you enter MVNP. The staff are SUPER helpful and the…read morefacilities are clean and plentiful. There is lots of parking here too. Inside there are learning exhibits, a gift shop, and plenty of other resources (like maps etc). I came inside and asked a volunteer about recs for the day, and he gave me my whole itinerary - the staff are super gracious. Would def rec a stop here to use the bathrooms, fill up your water, learn, and get your questions answered before starting your day in the park!

This is a huge, beautiful, and modern visitor center. On one end you can glimpse their archival…read moresection that preserves the artifacts found here and the research work going on. The other end has a bookshop and a small museum that gives context to the history of the area. Since the national park is so large, I had to ask a ranger for clarification to see what areas of the park were open. Wetherill Mesa is currently closed due to construction. There's also free wifi (you can use it to download the NPS app and get more information during your visit) and clean bathrooms.

When you visit Mesa Verde, one of the big highlights and an absolute must-dos are the guided tours…read moreof the cliff dwellings of the Ancestral Pueblo people, built around 800 years ago and are still so wonderfully preserved. Cliff Palace is one of the four locations you can book a guided tour for, and it was such an incredible experience. Our guide, Sachil, clearly had so much passion for the culture and all the dwellings - such great knowledge. In comparison to Balcony House, this tour is physically much easier to do, and the tour group is larger in comparison. Even though you can't walk through the dwellings like you do with Balcony House, you do get to walk up close to Cliff Palace, and it's much easier to take in the craftsmanship here. While we liked Balcony House a bit more, Cliff Palace was still such a treasure that we would come back and visit again. We hiked on a June afternoon - so while it was hot outside, we were walking in shade nearly the entire time. But still make sure to bring plenty of water because it was still hot. Tours can be booked up to 14 days in advance for $8/ticket. Definitely book at 14 days out if you can to ensure you get the best tour time. I booked 13 days out and a lot of the tour times were already sold out. Would definitely recommend taking this tour on your visit. It provides so much cultural appreciation, that it really brings up the trip to Mesa Verde.

Our tour guide was very young and seemed nervous. Her knowledge about the cliff palace wasn't great…read moreand she didn't have answers to most questions. However, the tour was required to see the Pueblo up close, so it was worth it.

A landmark and solid stop along any journey through SoCo. Worthy of a detour if you're in the area.read more

I get so tired of reviews on our country's national treasures and history like this I have to give…read morea resounding 5 stars. NOTE drive to top is not hard. If you have ever been to mountains or skied it's easy. It's a gravel mountain road. To clarify as I was confused there is a parking lot w small visitor center aka cabin. This is where you pay your fee. They are building a new super nice visitor center to open next year. The ranger here at base was so nice. I mean amazingly and went out of her way to explain all. From the first parking area you drive to the upper parking lot which is the base from which you hike to top. I was fine at 62 and not in perfect shape to get to top. It's a gorgeous view and the ranger/helper? at top was wordy but very knowledgeable. Now that we live in Albuquerque will definitely go back as it's a short drive under 30 minutes from Pagosa springs. Final thought those who don't learn from the past are doomed to repeat it

Beautiful facility with great and welcoming staff! We were…read moredelightfully surprised once we entered. Originally just intending to get some maps and general information, we found it ourselves engrossed in the museum and history! The staff at the front desk were very helpful with our questions about the area. It's got a beautiful out back deck with a lovely river walk access! Stop in!

Free museum! Perfect stop to stretch out your legs if driving through or visiting Farmington New…read moreMexico! Charming little museum, snapshot of local history, petroliana exhibit is wonderful, river views from the courtyard, and great little gift shop, and traveling exhibits. Also travel info and local attractions. Friendly helpful staff. I loved finding this place and strolling around for an hour. Perfect family stop for the kids or to take a relaxing walk.

Smaller CASINO so **no restaurant** Food court…read moreGamble a little Excellent Navajo Burger Watch my Experience on YouTube https://youtu.be/dAY99KHmRJA

5 stars! Only for the food court cause I don't gamble. Seriously what a well kept secret! This…read morecasino has a food court that's open until midnight Monday-Thursday and until 2am Friday-Sunday... Say whatttt?!?? Late night food that's not fast food? Yes please! The prices are decent, and their green chile stew was some of the best I've ever had. It was so spicy and with some fry bread on the side? *swoons* Come here for the late night eats and I guess to gamble if you like that. Oh! Also because there's no alcohol on the Rez, Flowing Water offers free soda, water, and coffee. Turn out.